Welcome to today’s Dragonlance Hangout! This is a casual series where we discuss all things Dragonlance, from characters, to modules, to game editions in a relaxed conversation with the live audience. Today I am discussing TTRPG actual plays and paid games.

Welcome to another DragonLance Hangout! It is Kirinor, Newkolt the 7th, and my name is Adam. Today I am discussing the forthcoming DLSaga Anthology and my process of writing!

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Actual plays began as a way to share a game—but they’ve evolved into a distinct form of fantasy entertainment.

“Is watching an actual play closer to playing D&D… or closer to watching a fantasy series set in a D&D world?”

“If you could only choose one—would you rather be in Krynn, or observe it being explored by others?”

This is where things get spicy—and relevant to a lot of viewers.

Compared to free games, players often expect:

“Is paying for a game paying for quality… or paying for reliability?”

This is a great moment to subtly establish your philosophy as a DM.

“If you paid to play in Dragonlance, what would feel like a betrayal of the setting?”

Short answer: Yes—but not in the way players think.

Viewers can feel professionalism, even if they don’t know why. A paid-level game often produces:

Which—ironically—makes it better viewing.

“Are actual plays about showcasing a game… or showcasing a Dungeon Master’s philosophy?”

And for Dragonlance specifically: “Is Krynn better experienced as a place you visit… or a story you watch unfold?”

And that is all the time we have to hangout today. What do you think of actual plays? Would you ever pay to play a TTRPG? And finally, what is your favorite system to play Dragonlance in? Feel free to email me at [email protected] or comment below. 

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